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The document DE-226 is a legal form used in the Superior Court of California for processing spousal or domestic partner property orders in probate cases. It outlines the court's findings regarding the decedent's estate, including details about the surviving spouse or registered domestic partner, property distribution, and creditor protections. The form includes sections for court orders related to property transfer and administration of the decedent's estate.

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Begin by entering your name, address, and State Bar number in the designated fields for the attorney or party without an attorney.
Fill in the contact information including telephone number, fax number (optional), and email address (optional). Specify who you are representing in the 'ATTORNEY FOR' section.
Complete the court information by providing the Superior Court of California details, including street address, mailing address, city, and zip code.
In the 'ESTATE OF' section, enter the decedent's name and case number. Indicate whether they were a resident or nonresident of California.
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What is the Labor Code 226 in California?

A Spousal Property petition is a way to transfer or confirm property to a surviving spouse without a full probate proceeding. It can usually be done with only one hearing in the court. If the decedents estate is not complicated, the petition can settle questions about title or ownership of property.

Does your spouse automatically become beneficiary?

A deceased persons estate will not be handled in probate court if there is a surviving spouse and the estate consists entirely of community property, or the deceased persons property is held in joint tenancy with another person.

What is the dollar limit for probate in California?

Under the laws of intestate succession in California, if the deceased spouse has no surviving children, parents, or siblings, the surviving spouse will generally inherit the entire estate.

Does a surviving spouse automatically inherit everything in California?

Intestate succession. The spouse inherits half of the community property (they already own the other half of the community property under Californias property division law). In addition, the surviving spouse inherits a portion of their spouses separate property.

Does everything automatically go to a spouse after death in California?

California Labor Code 226 Itemized statement to employees; Contents; Right to inspect and copy records; Violation as infraction; Exemptions; Damages; Penalty; Injunctive relief. See also Gunther v. Alaska Airlines (2021) 72 Cal.